Pictured is the Graham player. Photo: Graham player
Australian Graham Player was disabled from an early age by severe hip problems and spent many years in a wheelchair.
However, when he was young, he met a neighbor who studied medicine and was a martial arts master, and his life changed dramatically. Immediately after getting acquainted, the young man began to devote all his free time to training, and finally to the surprise of all the doctors, he was able to walk on his own at the age of 16. When the Australian turned 18, shortly before the death of his neighbour and mentor, Graham promised not to continue to give up martial arts, but to pass on that wisdom to others.
Today, Graham has 6 years of martial arts experience. The gray-haired Australian, who is in his 70s, still teaches and practices kung fu martial arts at his school, a live advertisement tout how beneficial it is to his health and fitness.
In this article, we'll share Graham Player's 5 smart tips for men to stay healthy and young for as long as possible:
<h1 class="pgc-h-arrow-right" data-track="9" >1. Pay attention to physical activity regularly</h1>
Graham Player still teaches Kung Fu at his own school. Photo: Graham player
"Imagine your body is a car. If you rarely drive, it will start to rust. Everything is exactly the same as your body, except for one thing - you can remove rust, apply new paint or replace damaged parts with a real car, but this cannot be done with your body. In order not to run your body, close your personality of your own car, get used to doing various physical exercises every day, in order to function normally. It's enough to walk 10,000 steps a day, walk down the street, or do 15 minutes of active exercise, which you do regularly in elementary school," says Graham Pleaire.
Years of kung fu practice allow you to remember your body and health. All of these activities lead to the following of yin and yang between body and mind: as you age, you think that you are no longer as flexible as you used to be, so there is no need to burden yourself, but in reality everything is just the opposite. The older you get, the more active and flexible you need to minimize wear and tear on your body and stay in good shape at all times.
<h1 class="pgc-h-arrow-right" data-track="13" >2</h1>
"Back to comparing your body to a car. If you fill up your car with cheap fuel, breakdowns are inevitable. Whatever you eat, remember that it will be fuel for your body. Remember the famous saying, "My body is my temple"? When you find the right balance between fat and carbohydrates, don't overeat, but eat in small amounts, and add fresh vegetables, fruits, legumes, fish and nuts to your daily diet, then your body will work steadily for many years without unpleasant senile diseases associated with the heart and blood vessels, most commonly seen in excess of red meat, fat, alcohol and many other unhealthy foods," Graham Pleell advises.
Instead of focusing solely on Western and indifferent ways of food consumption (eating only what you want and want), he said, he said, it would be better to cite the principles of the Asian diet as an example. There's a reason why Japanese, Chinese and Koreans are the longest-lived countries in the world. The truth is that in addition to an active lifestyle, Asian men and women, even in old age, prefer to keep food in balance, according to which food is a drug. The staples of Asian cuisine are fresh rice, vegetables, fruits, fish and beans, which are eaten in small quantities several times a day.
<h1 class="pgc-h-arrow-right" data-track="16" >3</h1>
"Would I like to connect with a 70 year old man?" Of course not, I prefer to communicate with progressive people who are flexible and receptive to the development and change of our society," Graham Pleaire said.
Graham Player also emphasizes that humans are social animals, so we all need to communicate, trust, and share to survive and thrive. Therefore, always keep in mind the person you are communicating with, because from the perspective of the people around you, this will be your mental state and perception of the world around you.
If, after talking to a friend, you begin to feel angry, frustrated, and disappointed with the world around you, then in the long run, this will lead to the development of emotional and mental health problems, which will have a negative impact on the nervous system and lead to premature aging of the body.
<h1 class="pgc-h-arrow-right" data-track="20" >4</h1>
Graham Player holds the Guan Knife (Chinese Blade). Photo by Winson Wong
"In addition to your mental health, eating right, being physically active, and being with the right people, your mind is just as important as your body," says Player.
Learn to keep evolving, remember to keep reading, learn new things and train your brain. You need to train your brain as actively as you train your body.
Learn the simple fact that the older we get, the easier it is for our brains to start degenerating and experiencing various sores. We start thinking worse, remembering information worse, and losing basic awareness. If you see the world clearly at the age of 70 or 80, then you have a young and "pure" heart, free from prejudice or mediocre ignorance.
<h1 class="pgc-h-arrow-right" data-track="25" >5</h1>
"The idea of rest and relaxation is important for anyone who crosses the boundaries of youth. A good night's sleep helps improve your concentration and memory, keeps you energized, allows your body to repair any damage caused or acquired during the day, and boosts your immune system, which in turn helps prevent various diseases. To avoid difficulty falling asleep, stick to the following habits: Read an hour before bedtime, listen to soothing music, or take a hot shower to let your body and brain know it's time to relax. When you give your body and body the necessary and balanced rest, it rewards you with vitality and vitality," says Graham Pleaire.